Center Differential Carrier: Disassembly

Remove the snap ring from the center differential carrier.

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Remove the pinion shafts.

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Remove the pinion gear and washers.
NOTE: Be careful not to drop the needle bearing and spacer in the pinion gear.

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(A) Washer

(B) Pinion gear
Remove the needle bearing and spacer from the pinion gear.

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(A) Needle bearing

(B) Spacer

Remove the intermediate shaft and thrust bearing.

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(A)	Intermediate shaft
(B)	Thrust bearing

(A)	Washer
(B)	Pinion gear